Tummy trouble - On to Hama - Day 17

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After breaking camp we decided that with at least one sicky per car we would make a dash for Hama and have a rest day at a hotel. Arriving in the city was a nightmare and, parked somewhere near the centre, we clearly looked lost to a man in the crowd who offered to take us to a nearby hotel.

Fearing the worst we nevertheless followed him only to go to a fine hotel, a bit expensive, but just what e needed for everyone to rest. Tried to catch up blog-wise and in the evening we took a taxi to see the famous water wheels turning in the river, lifting water into high aqueducts. We saw 8 of these wheels, half of them working, and the largest 21 metres high. Quite fascinating! (Only 60 miles today)

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Photos

Syria - Hama - Water wheels
Norias or water wheels in use at Hama - Syria

Syria - Hama - Ian water wheels
Ian on a dormant 17metre water wheel at Hama - Syria